Customer Ratings & Reviews

Nice clear sound. Very good for indoors as well as outdoors

I teach bootcamp classes every now and then, and I was using a great little P.A. speaker for my music. When that speaker finally died, I sought a replacement. This Sony speaker indeed does the trick. The set-up to my phone was seamless through Bluetooth, and within minutes of plugging in the speaker, I was hearing my playlist. The build is solid, and it is larger than I originally thought, but the extra cabin space does indeed emphasize the bass. I tested it with different types of music and all played great with no distortion, even at the highest volumes. It's also nice that it can answer calls. A little awkward at high volume, but still useful. This easily fills a large cardio room at a gym, and the light show is a solid bonus. Definitely a great party speaker, and exceeds my expectations.

It sounds great and loud bought for my far and used maybe 1 night and couldn’t connect to my phone tried everything in the book missed the return day because I was gonna keep it due to the sound and lights but no longer want it honestly

The sound is great but it was too big for our space.

Best bang for your buck. Big sound at a good price!

Is is okay for small rooms. But not all like backyard

This Sony speaker is a beast! First off, this thing is big. Very big. However, if you're looking for something to spread the sound at a party then this is the speaker you want. It throws out a lot of bass. Serious bass. One of my only complaints is that mid and high tones get drowned out a bit at higher volumes. Did I mention this thing gets really loud? Still though it produces excellent sound and you can adjust it further via an app which also controls the onboard lights. You have connections options galore with this speaker. Bluetooth, USB, and audio in via RCA connectors, So far I"ve only used Bluetooth to connect and its a solid connection with both my iPhone and laptop with outstanding range. As I said earlier this thing is huge and is really designed to be used in a party setting. That said, i set it up in my living room, on the floor in a corner, and it provides plenty of sound to fill the room. It's also heavy so it's not exactly uber portable. Keep that in mind. If you are looking for something to take to or host a party and want some serious sound then get one of these. You'll be happy you did.

First, the speaker has great sound. The extra bass mode boosts the low range without overpowering everything else and the live mode really gives added punch and expanded sound to the music that enables it to fill a large space, indoors or outdoors. Next, this speaker is very versatile with multiple connectivity options - bluetooth, audio-in and audio-out RCA plugs, USB to play mp3/wma files and charge a device, and an FM tuner (my favorite feature for quickly turning on continuous entertainment without fiddling with my phone or other device) with adjustable antenna. Also it has a Mic line-in. The bluetooth function easily paired with my bluetooth turntable. I haven't tried the smart phone apps. The lighting effects start when the speaker is plugged in, before the power button is turned on. There is supposed to be some control over the lights with one of the apps but I wish there was an on/off switch on the speaker for the light effects.

I'm giving it 3 stars because it sounds great when my husband is useing it. I can never use it because it will not pair on my phone. My husband and I have the same exact phone so I know its compatible. I have tried EVERYTHING.

This is a semi-portable device. It has to be plugged in and doesn't have a battery, but it is self-contained and has a convenient handle. If you just need a Bluetooth speaker and never plan to move it, you will get better sound quality and better stereo separation from a decent shelf system with a subwoofer for around the same price as this thing. Heck, you can buy a modern two-channel cheap receiver (most of which have Bluetooth connectivity these days), a cheap powered subwoofer, and a pair of cheap speakers for about the same price and get MUCH better sound quality. If you plan to occasionally move it, I honestly don't know how it stacks up against other semi-portable Bluetooth speakers in the same price range.

It’s a great unit, we’ve already had hours of fun. Only thing is, sometimes takes a little while to connect to Bluetooth but it could also be our wi-fi because we have ATT and we all know the crap service they have. Awesome speaker, no regrets

This is the party music speaker you are looking for. Very simple setup will have your hottest dance music playlist booming on this speaker via your favorite device; phone, tablet, or laptop (w/Bluetooth capabilities).

My only complaint is that this system doesn’t have wheels to transport easier. The Bluetooth requires a free app to download before connecting so it’s a little bit of a hassle for someone else to connect if they haven’t updated the music app first.

When I am on my deck having a small get together, I normally use a small battery powered bluetooth speaker for entertainment. For the most part, it is adequate but if I wanted to have a larger party it feels like i'm missing a little something. That something is power and bass which the SONY XB72 is delivers. The XB72 speaker is larger, heavier and does needs to be plugged in however, those compromises are absolutely worth the loud booming sound. Some of the features of the XB72 that I like are that it can be used vertically or horizontally and it can be chained to other sony speakers. In my use, I found that it sounds better on its side and when using the wireless party chain with the XB22 speaker, the sound was not only amplified but it sounded even better. With all that being said, if I am having a large party the XB72 is a must have accessory.

So the guy at best buy i do not know why these ppl even go to work besides collecting a pay check. I ask the guy how many watts is it he is like oh we dont use watts any more and im like really so how come that one says watts?? Then he starts to look on his phone, i could have done that chit my self look on my phone you should know your merchandise. The speaker is ok but it has no remote so you have to constantly push the button on the side to go up and down witch to me is so stupid and out dated like im back in the 50’s and they haven't invented remotes yet.

Son wanted this speaker. At first we thought it was too expensive. After trying several similar models and brands, we found that this was worth the money and far and away the best speaker! A++

I freaking love it...waited till black Friday and I really wanted the JBL but they sold out fast and it was a great deal from 349 to 199 I just wish it didn't have to be plugged in but I love it!!

Good sound, bass less than jbl partybox 100 which is same price range. Is not wireless, you have to have it connected to power which is against the portability feature.

This is a fun speaker! It has many options for connectivity in Bluetooth, Aux, NFC, & FM Tuner. I primarily used the Bluetooth with my phone. Was able to stream ALL audio from my phone and it worked very well. The sound is good out of the box, but you are able to customize the EQ via the Sony Amp. We used this outside and in the garage. Will prob take with us to the pool this summer. It has good handles so this is easily portable. I only wish they had found a pocket for the power cord and USB cable for phone charging! Oh yeah, it has a USB port for keeping your phone charged! It has good range for sound and works as a Karaoke machine. My kids loved it. Connects with a standard wired Microphone. Good and fun speaker - this will replace the Boom box of years past! I did knock off 1 star for lack of cable storage.

Today I unboxed and gave this a try, expecting a beat box type speaker, without the fine detail needed to be a great speaker. I was wrong! This speaker is a speaker system, not just a speaker. I've had stereo systems and could sit in front of it listening to music for hours. It has been many years since this has happened, because many of today's speakers are not able to produce a full and rich listening experience. This speaker is a real sound system. It encompasses highs, mids, and lows unlike anything I've heard in many years. It is like installing a series of speakers and an equalizer, but all in one package. Plus this has super cool lights that only add personality to the music. I find the lights uplifting in a world of just plain black speakers on the market today. The app allows you to customize the apps you can shortcut to, but also change the light coloring system. The app works great with all the systems and helps you to interface with the speaker, such as tuning in FM stations (this speaker has a built in FM tuner and antenna). You will need some space for this, it is a beast. But a beast worthy of its space requirement. It is like 25 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 15" deep. It is no joke. It weighs nearly 30 pounds, and has two built in handles that you cannot see, but work brilliantly to carry or move this. You can turn this on its side (has little rubber pads) or stand it up (also has little rubber pads). I found that for me, the up mode was the same as the side mode. Both were superb sound. Like all of the newer Sony speakers, this can be joined with other speakers and play in harmony. BUT you can also link 3 phones and/or tablets together to share playlists and increase the amount of songs available to be played. This has bluetooth, NFC, USB, microphone, and RCA jacks, all for input. I can tell you that in many cases playing music over bluetooth leaves you longing for more volume - but that wasn't the case with this. This produces so much sound that even if bluetooth is somewhat held back vs. wired, it was more than enough sound. This has the now famous Sony Extra Bass button and it works. And the live mode also works nicely. My preference is to leave extra bass on and live off. I found it filled the room perfectly without the need to turn on LIVE to make it sound like it filled the room. You can fill a neighborhood with sound using this speaker. It can be a beast if you want it to be. Or it can be a serious sound system. I've thought this could also be used at business meetings, to be a sound system in which you could use a microphone to make sure everyone heard the subject matter, but could also use the built in FM radio to fill the breaks with music vs. silence. I want to tell you that while I listen to all kinds of music, where this completely sold me was with a test drive of classical music. It can capture the entire range of a piano and violin duet, and found myself closing my eyes and getting lost in the music that was playing. It was as though I was at the concert hall and was right in the middle of a spectacular performance. Completely sold on this speaker system. I tested my normal standards music, ran through some classic rock, a few of my favorite old school rap songs, and some 70's pop music; all played like I was listening on a high end sound system. I own several of these newer Sony speakers and none of them have been a disappointment. I have them on my desk at work, in the bedroom, etc. and they are all great. This one however, is in a world all by itself. It sounds amazing. It is a great example of Sony's commitment to providing decent sounding speakers - but this one has gone to the next level. Thank you Sony, I'm beyond grateful for having a portable speaker that emulates what my high end sound system was able to do, all in a single unit, with some really cool lighting! Would I recommend this to a friend? Without a moment of hesitation. You'll see what I mean if you make this purchase.